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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.83, 588.56 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.83, 588.56 and 238.39 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.83 : 588.56 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.83/588.56 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.83x = 588.56 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.83x = 140,306.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,306.82/392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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