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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 587.66 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 587.66 and 352.84 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 587.66 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/587.66 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 587.66 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 207,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,349.95/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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