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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.52, 588.60 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.52, 588.60 and 237.92 is: 357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.52 : 588.60 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.52/588.60 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.52x = 588.60 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.52x = 140,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,039.71/391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.68

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