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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.59, 596.39 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.59, 596.39 and 232.66 is: 348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.59 : 596.39 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.59/596.39 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.59x = 596.39 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.59x = 138,756.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,756.10/397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.99

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