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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.47, 588.79 and 187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.47, 588.79 and 187.27 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.47 : 588.79 = 187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.47/588.79 = 187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.47x = 588.79 × 187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.47x = 110,263.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,263.71/392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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