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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 588.44 and 385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 588.44 and 385.35 is: 578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 588.44 = 385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/588.44 = 385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 588.44 × 385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 226,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,753.43/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.13

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