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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.72, 594.74 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.72, 594.74 and 242.46 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.72 : 594.74 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.72/594.74 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.72x = 594.74 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.72x = 144,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,200.66/396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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