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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.78, 599.13 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.78, 599.13 and 237.58 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.78 : 599.13 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.78/599.13 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.78x = 599.13 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.78x = 142,339.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,339.81/399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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