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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304, 1,956.16 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304, 1,956.16 and 392 is: 588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304 : 1,956.16 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304/1,956.16 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304x = 1,956.16 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304x = 766,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,814.72/1,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.05

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