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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 587.33 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 587.33 and 237.80 is: 355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 587.33 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/587.33 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 587.33 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 139,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,667.07/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.98

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