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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 588.01 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 588.01 and 372.54 is: 558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 588.01 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/588.01 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 588.01 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 219,057.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,057.25/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.81

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