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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.46, 588.57 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.46, 588.57 and 363.18 is: 544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.46 : 588.57 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.46/588.57 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.46x = 588.57 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.46x = 213,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,756.85/392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.66

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