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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.06, 588.07 and 237.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.06, 588.07 and 237.95 is: 356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.06 : 588.07 = 237.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.06/588.07 = 237.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.06x = 588.07 × 237.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.06x = 139,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,927.72/392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.90

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