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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.77, 588.36 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.77, 588.36 and 236.51 is: 354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.77 : 588.36 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.77/588.36 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.77x = 588.36 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.77x = 139,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,150.67/392.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.28

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