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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.23, 587.33 and 353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.23, 587.33 and 353.96 is: 530.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.23 : 587.33 = 353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.23/587.33 = 353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.23x = 587.33 × 353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.23x = 207,891.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,891.33/392.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.02

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