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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.27, 588.41 and 380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.27, 588.41 and 380.42 is: 570.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.27 : 588.41 = 380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.27/588.41 = 380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.27x = 588.41 × 380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.27x = 223,838.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,838.09/392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.63

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