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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.14, 588.60 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.14, 588.60 and 289.12 is: 433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.14 : 588.60 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.14/588.60 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.14x = 588.60 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.14x = 170,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,176.03/392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.97

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