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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 588.96 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 588.96 and 354.48 is: 532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 588.96 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/588.96 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 588.96 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 208,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,774.54/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.21

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