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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 593.56 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 593.56 and 241.95 is: 362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 593.56 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/593.56 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 593.56 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 143,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,614.37/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.70

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