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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 588.24 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 588.24 and 358.74 is: 537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 588.24 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/588.24 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 588.24 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 211,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,025.22/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.29

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