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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.62, 596 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.62, 596 and 243.12 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.62 : 596 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.62/596 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.62x = 596 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.62x = 144,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,899.52/397.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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