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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.29, 587.77 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.29, 587.77 and 237.75 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.29 : 587.77 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.29/587.77 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.29x = 587.77 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.29x = 139,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,739.38/392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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