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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.03, 592.55 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.03, 592.55 and 237.13 is: 354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.03 : 592.55 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.03/592.55 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.03x = 592.55 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.03x = 140,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,511.38/396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.80

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