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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 541.72 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 541.72 and 237.44 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 541.72 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/541.72 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 541.72 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 128,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,626.00/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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