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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.58, 588.60 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.58, 588.60 and 262.58 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.58 : 588.60 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.58/588.60 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.58x = 588.60 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.58x = 154,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,551.65/392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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