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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.75, 588.67 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.75, 588.67 and 356.30 is: 534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.75 : 588.67 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.75/588.67 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.75x = 588.67 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.75x = 209,741.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,741.49/392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.03

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