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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 587.66 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 587.66 and 276.46 is: 414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 587.66 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/587.66 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 587.66 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 162,461.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,461.63/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.21

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