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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.65, 595.80 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.65, 595.80 and 242.66 is: 364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.65 : 595.80 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.65/595.80 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.65x = 595.80 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.65x = 144,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,573.85/396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.49

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