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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.40, 587.88 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.40, 587.88 and 283.92 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.40 : 587.88 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.40/587.88 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.40x = 587.88 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.40x = 166,910.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,910.89/392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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