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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.11, 587.50 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.11, 587.50 and 237.11 is: 356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.11 : 587.50 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.11/587.50 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.11x = 587.50 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.11x = 139,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,303.23/391.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.17

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