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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.08, 588.24 and 384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.08, 588.24 and 384.88 is: 577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.08 : 588.24 = 384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.08/588.24 = 384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.08x = 588.24 × 384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.08x = 226,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,401.81/392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.44

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