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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 590.40 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 590.40 and 387.84 is: 583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 590.40 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/590.40 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 590.40 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 228,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,980.74/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.18

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