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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.18, 585.18 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.18, 585.18 and 351.32 is: 524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.18 : 585.18 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.18/585.18 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.18x = 585.18 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.18x = 205,585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,585.44/392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.21

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