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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 588.21 and 361.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 588.21 and 361.05 is: 541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 588.21 = 361.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/588.21 = 361.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 588.21 × 361.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 212,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,373.22/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.75

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