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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.07, 586.67 and 238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.07, 586.67 and 238.11 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.07 : 586.67 = 238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.07/586.67 = 238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.07x = 586.67 × 238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.07x = 139,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,690.80/392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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