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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.15, 587.30 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.15, 587.30 and 237.72 is: 356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.15 : 587.30 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.15/587.30 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.15x = 587.30 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.15x = 139,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,611.77/392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.02

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