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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 587.56 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 587.56 and 379.10 is: 567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 587.56 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/587.56 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 587.56 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 222,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,744.00/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.88

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