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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.37, 587.90 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.37, 587.90 and 238.34 is: 357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.37 : 587.90 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.37/587.90 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.37x = 587.90 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.37x = 140,115.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,115.95/392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.10

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