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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.87, 599.81 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.87, 599.81 and 237.87 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.87 : 599.81 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.87/599.81 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.87x = 599.81 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.87x = 142,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,675.62/399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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