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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 588.12 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 588.12 and 237.96 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 588.12 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/588.12 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 588.12 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 139,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,949.04/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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