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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 587.60 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 587.60 and 276.04 is: 413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 587.60 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/587.60 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 587.60 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 162,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,200.72/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.61

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