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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.31, 587.69 and 237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.31, 587.69 and 237.77 is: 356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.31 : 587.69 = 237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.31/587.69 = 237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.31x = 587.69 × 237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.31x = 139,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,734.02/392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.18

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