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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.06, 587.86 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.06, 587.86 and 262.20 is: 393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.06 : 587.86 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.06/587.86 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.06x = 587.86 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.06x = 154,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,138.44/392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.16

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