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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 588 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 588 and 99.52 is: 149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 588 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/588 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 588 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 58,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,517.76/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.27

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