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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.61, 589.17 and 361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.61, 589.17 and 361.33 is: 542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.61 : 589.17 = 361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.61/589.17 = 361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.61x = 589.17 × 361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.61x = 212,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,884.68/392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.22

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