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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.50, 588.01 and 262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.50, 588.01 and 262.11 is: 392.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.50 : 588.01 = 262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.50/588.01 = 262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.50x = 588.01 × 262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.50x = 154,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,122.03/392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.67

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