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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.74, 599.67 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.74, 599.67 and 237.20 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.74 : 599.67 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.74/599.67 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.74x = 599.67 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.74x = 142,238.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,238.73/399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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