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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.62, 588.02 and 238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.62, 588.02 and 238.20 is: 356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.62 : 588.02 = 238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.62/588.02 = 238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.62x = 588.02 × 238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.62x = 140,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,066.36/392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.75

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