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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.92, 588 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.92, 588 and 262.44 is: 393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.92 : 588 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.92/588 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.92x = 588 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.92x = 154,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,314.72/391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.74

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