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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.39, 594.61 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.39, 594.61 and 233.72 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.39 : 594.61 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.39/594.61 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.39x = 594.61 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.39x = 138,970.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,970.92/396.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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