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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.87, 586.63 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.87, 586.63 and 237.33 is: 355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.87 : 586.63 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.87/586.63 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.87x = 586.63 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.87x = 139,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,221.96/391.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.28

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