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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.89, 594.32 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.89, 594.32 and 242.34 is: 362.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.89 : 594.32 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.89/594.32 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.89x = 594.32 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.89x = 144,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,026.30/396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.89

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