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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 592.08 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 592.08 and 336 is: 506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 592.08 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/592.08 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 592.08 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 198,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,938.88/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.67

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