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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.59, 593.87 and 234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.59, 593.87 and 234.39 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.59 : 593.87 = 234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.59/593.87 = 234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.59x = 593.87 × 234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.59x = 139,197.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,197.19/396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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