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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.50, 587.97 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.50, 587.97 and 238.33 is: 357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.50 : 587.97 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.50/587.97 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.50x = 587.97 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.50x = 140,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,130.89/392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.02

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