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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.26, 594.51 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.26, 594.51 and 233.60 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.26 : 594.51 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.26/594.51 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.26x = 594.51 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.26x = 138,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,877.54/396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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