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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.74, 586.86 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.74, 586.86 and 237.24 is: 355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.74 : 586.86 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.74/586.86 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.74x = 586.86 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.74x = 139,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,226.67/391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.41

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