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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.89, 594.68 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.89, 594.68 and 241.90 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.89 : 594.68 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.89/594.68 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.89x = 594.68 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.89x = 143,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,850.40/395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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