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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.20, 586.98 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.20, 586.98 and 282.20 is: 422.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.20 : 586.98 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.20/586.98 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.20x = 586.98 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.20x = 165,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,645.76/392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.35

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