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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 587.16 and 366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 587.16 and 366.78 is: 548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 587.16 = 366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/587.16 = 366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 587.16 × 366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 215,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,358.54/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.91

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