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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.55, 587.52 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.55, 587.52 and 363.69 is: 544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.55 : 587.52 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.55/587.52 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.55x = 587.52 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.55x = 213,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,675.15/392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.33

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