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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.77, 589.33 and 238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.77, 589.33 and 238.82 is: 358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.77 : 589.33 = 238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.77/589.33 = 238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.77x = 589.33 × 238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.77x = 140,744.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,744.77/392.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.34

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