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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.93, 593.90 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.93, 593.90 and 233.73 is: 350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.93 : 593.90 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.93/593.90 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.93x = 593.90 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.93x = 138,811.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,811.08/395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.60

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