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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.30, 593.02 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.30, 593.02 and 242.26 is: 362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.30 : 593.02 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.30/593.02 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.30x = 593.02 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.30x = 143,665.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,665.03/396.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.52

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