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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 584.74 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 584.74 and 355.12 is: 529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 584.74 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/584.74 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 584.74 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 207,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,652.87/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.70

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