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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.46, 590.86 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.46, 590.86 and 358.44 is: 539.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.46 : 590.86 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.46/590.86 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.46x = 590.86 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.46x = 211,787.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,787.86/392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.64

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