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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 588.63 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 588.63 and 187.04 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 588.63 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/588.63 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 588.63 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 110,099.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,099.53/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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