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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.81, 595.92 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.81, 595.92 and 243.28 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.81 : 595.92 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.81/595.92 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.81x = 595.92 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.81x = 144,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,975.42/397.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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