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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.38, 587.97 and 357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.38, 587.97 and 357.80 is: 536.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.38 : 587.97 = 357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.38/587.97 = 357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.38x = 587.97 × 357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.38x = 210,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,372.73/392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.15

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