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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.56, 587.72 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.56, 587.72 and 264.08 is: 395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.56 : 587.72 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.56/587.72 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.56x = 587.72 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.56x = 155,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,205.10/392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.37

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