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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.55, 591.77 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.55, 591.77 and 366.12 is: 551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.55 : 591.77 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.55/591.77 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.55x = 591.77 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.55x = 216,657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,657.00/392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.92

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