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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 588.33 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 588.33 and 186.62 is: 279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 588.33 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/588.33 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 588.33 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 109,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,791.24/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.71

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