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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.03, 588.95 and 385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.03, 588.95 and 385.65 is: 579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.03 : 588.95 = 385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.03/588.95 = 385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.03x = 588.95 × 385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.03x = 227,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,126.64/392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.37

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