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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.68, 587.52 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.68, 587.52 and 238.01 is: 357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.68 : 587.52 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.68/587.52 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.68x = 587.52 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.68x = 139,832.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,832.70/391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.01

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