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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 593.67 and 241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 593.67 and 241.21 is: 361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 593.67 = 241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/593.67 = 241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 593.67 × 241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 143,199.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,199.14/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.76

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