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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.78, 596.25 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.78, 596.25 and 235.54 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.78 : 596.25 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.78/596.25 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.78x = 596.25 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.78x = 140,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,440.73/397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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