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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.41, 594.75 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.41, 594.75 and 233.90 is: 350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.41 : 594.75 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.41/594.75 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.41x = 594.75 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.41x = 139,112.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,112.03/396.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.93

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