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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.61, 586.86 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.61, 586.86 and 357.75 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.61 : 586.86 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.61/586.86 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.61x = 586.86 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.61x = 209,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,949.17/392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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