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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 588 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 588 and 263.68 is: 395.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 588 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/588 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 588 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 155,043.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,043.84/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.20

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