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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.17, 593.94 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.17, 593.94 and 242.07 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.17 : 593.94 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.17/593.94 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.17x = 593.94 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.17x = 143,773.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,773.74/396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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