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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.52, 598.72 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.52, 598.72 and 237.12 is: 355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.52 : 598.72 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.52/598.72 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.52x = 598.72 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.52x = 141,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,968.49/399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.35

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