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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.86, 588.63 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.86, 588.63 and 237.86 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.86 : 588.63 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.86/588.63 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.86x = 588.63 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.86x = 140,013.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,013.00/391.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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