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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 541.89 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 541.89 and 237.51 is: 327.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 541.89 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/541.89 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 541.89 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 128,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,704.29/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.69

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