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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.54, 594.06 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.54, 594.06 and 233.70 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.54 : 594.06 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.54/594.06 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.54x = 594.06 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.54x = 138,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,831.82/396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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