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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 587.25 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 587.25 and 366.53 is: 549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 587.25 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/587.25 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 587.25 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 215,241.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,241.81/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.03

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