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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.71, 588.39 and 358.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.71, 588.39 and 358.42 is: 537.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.71 : 588.39 = 358.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.71/588.39 = 358.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.71x = 588.39 × 358.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.71x = 210,890.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,890.74/392.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.01

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