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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.20, 588.35 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.20, 588.35 and 295.92 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.20 : 588.35 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.20/588.35 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.20x = 588.35 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.20x = 174,102.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,102.37/392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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