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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.74, 587.90 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.74, 587.90 and 294.68 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.74 : 587.90 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.74/587.90 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.74x = 587.90 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.74x = 173,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,242.37/392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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