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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.71, 595.92 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.71, 595.92 and 235.20 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.71 : 595.92 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.71/595.92 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.71x = 595.92 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.71x = 140,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,160.38/397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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