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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.38, 593.75 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.38, 593.75 and 233.98 is: 350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.38 : 593.75 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.38/593.75 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.38x = 593.75 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.38x = 138,924.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,924.73/396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.48

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