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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 590.02 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 590.02 and 238.60 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 590.02 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/590.02 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 590.02 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 140,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,778.77/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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