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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.42, 588.96 and 351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.42, 588.96 and 351.22 is: 527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.42 : 588.96 = 351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.42/588.96 = 351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.42x = 588.96 × 351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.42x = 206,854.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,854.53/392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.13

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