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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.54, 595.89 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.54, 595.89 and 242.91 is: 365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.54 : 595.89 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.54/595.89 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.54x = 595.89 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.54x = 144,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,747.64/396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.03

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