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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 587.54 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 587.54 and 218.62 is: 327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 587.54 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/587.54 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 587.54 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 128,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,450.62/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.65

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