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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.39, 584.99 and 361.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.39, 584.99 and 361.57 is: 539.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.39 : 584.99 = 361.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.39/584.99 = 361.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.39x = 584.99 × 361.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.39x = 211,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,511.56/392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.03

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