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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 588.84 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 588.84 and 264.56 is: 396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 588.84 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/588.84 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 588.84 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 155,783.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,783.51/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.68

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