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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.13, 594.50 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.13, 594.50 and 152.71 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.13 : 594.50 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.13/594.50 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.13x = 594.50 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.13x = 90,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,785.33/396.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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