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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.47, 588.71 and 368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.47, 588.71 and 368.71 is: 553.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.47 : 588.71 = 368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.47/588.71 = 368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.47x = 588.71 × 368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.47x = 217,063.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,063.26/392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.07

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