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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.65, 594.52 and 234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.65, 594.52 and 234.47 is: 351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.65 : 594.52 = 234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.65/594.52 = 234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.65x = 594.52 × 234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.65x = 139,395.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,395.93/396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.43

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