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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 591.01 and 365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 591.01 and 365.62 is: 551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 591.01 = 365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/591.01 = 365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 591.01 × 365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 216,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,085.08/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.18

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