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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 588.20 and 238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 588.20 and 238.61 is: 357.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 588.20 = 238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/588.20 = 238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 588.20 × 238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 140,346.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,346.27/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.44

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