Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.32, 593.84 and 244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 396.32, 593.84 and 244 is: 365.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396.32 : 593.84 = 244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396.32/593.84 = 244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396.32x = 593.84 × 244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396.32x = 144,896.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,896.96/396.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365.61
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