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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.67, 596.19 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.67, 596.19 and 243.57 is: 365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.67 : 596.19 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.67/596.19 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.67x = 596.19 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.67x = 145,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,214.00/397.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.16

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