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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.29, 587.67 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.29, 587.67 and 237.51 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.29 : 587.67 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.29/587.67 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.29x = 587.67 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.29x = 139,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,577.50/391.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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