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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 588.02 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 588.02 and 263.52 is: 395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 588.02 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/588.02 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 588.02 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 154,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,955.03/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.25

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