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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 587.76 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 587.76 and 269.52 is: 403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 587.76 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/587.76 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 587.76 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 158,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,413.08/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.46

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