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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.89, 596.61 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.89, 596.61 and 243.90 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.89 : 596.61 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.89/596.61 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.89x = 596.61 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.89x = 145,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,513.18/397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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