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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.16, 595.71 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.16, 595.71 and 235.87 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.16 : 595.71 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.16/595.71 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.16x = 595.71 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.16x = 140,508.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,508.63/397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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