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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.15, 588.63 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.15, 588.63 and 375.75 is: 564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.15 : 588.63 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.15/588.63 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.15x = 588.63 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.15x = 221,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,177.72/392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.01

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