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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.33, 587.81 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.33, 587.81 and 237.89 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.33 : 587.81 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.33/587.81 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.33x = 587.81 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.33x = 139,829.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,829.99/392.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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