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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.39, 594.42 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.39, 594.42 and 136.35 is: 204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.39 : 594.42 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.39/594.42 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.39x = 594.42 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.39x = 81,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,049.17/396.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.47

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