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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 584.73 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 584.73 and 382.59 is: 570.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 584.73 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/584.73 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 584.73 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 223,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,711.85/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.37

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