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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392, 587.28 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392, 587.28 and 339.76 is: 509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 587.28 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/587.28 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 587.28 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 199,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,534.25/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.02

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