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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 585.36 and 361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 585.36 and 361.82 is: 539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 585.36 = 361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/585.36 = 361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 585.36 × 361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 211,794.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,794.96/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.41

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