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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.68, 588.54 and 262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.68, 588.54 and 262.60 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.68 : 588.54 = 262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.68/588.54 = 262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.68x = 588.54 × 262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.68x = 154,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,550.60/392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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