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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.33, 593.79 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.33, 593.79 and 241.89 is: 362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.33 : 593.79 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.33/593.79 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.33x = 593.79 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.33x = 143,628.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,628.89/396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.40

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