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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.83, 594.77 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.83, 594.77 and 153.29 is: 229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.83 : 594.77 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.83/594.77 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.83x = 594.77 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.83x = 91,173.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,173.01/396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.75

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