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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 594.12 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 594.12 and 165.04 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 594.12 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/594.12 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 594.12 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 98,053.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,053.56/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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