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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.29, 587.07 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.29, 587.07 and 237.33 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.29 : 587.07 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.29/587.07 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.29x = 587.07 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.29x = 139,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,329.32/391.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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