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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.46, 595.07 and 242.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.46, 595.07 and 242.69 is: 364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.46 : 595.07 = 242.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.46/595.07 = 242.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.46x = 595.07 × 242.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.46x = 144,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,415.17/396.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.26

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