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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.97, 589.77 and 230.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.97, 589.77 and 230.79 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.97 : 589.77 = 230.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.97/589.77 = 230.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.97x = 589.77 × 230.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.97x = 136,113.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,113.02/392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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