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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.75, 542.06 and 237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.75, 542.06 and 237.59 is: 327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.75 : 542.06 = 237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.75/542.06 = 237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.75x = 542.06 × 237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.75x = 128,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,786.85/392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.91

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