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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 585.81 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 585.81 and 237.47 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 585.81 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/585.81 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 585.81 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 139,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,112.30/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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