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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.84, 541.98 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.84, 541.98 and 237.56 is: 327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.84 : 541.98 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.84/541.98 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.84x = 541.98 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.84x = 128,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,752.77/392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.75

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