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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 588.86 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 588.86 and 236.60 is: 354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 588.86 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/588.86 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 588.86 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 139,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,324.28/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.77

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