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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.59, 596.82 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.59, 596.82 and 235.39 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.59 : 596.82 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.59/596.82 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.59x = 596.82 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.59x = 140,485.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,485.46/397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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