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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.29, 588.33 and 369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.29, 588.33 and 369.74 is: 554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.29 : 588.33 = 369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.29/588.33 = 369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.29x = 588.33 × 369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.29x = 217,527.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,527.39/392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.50

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