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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 585.92 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 585.92 and 363.68 is: 542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 585.92 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/585.92 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 585.92 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 213,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,087.39/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.70

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