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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.48, 587.16 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.48, 587.16 and 338.96 is: 507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.48 : 587.16 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.48/587.16 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.48x = 587.16 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.48x = 199,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,023.75/392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.09

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