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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.50, 588.27 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.50, 588.27 and 351.54 is: 526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.50 : 588.27 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.50/588.27 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.50x = 588.27 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.50x = 206,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,800.44/392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.88

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