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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.02, 593.84 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.02, 593.84 and 233.66 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.02 : 593.84 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.02/593.84 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.02x = 593.84 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.02x = 138,756.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,756.65/396.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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