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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 588.90 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 588.90 and 355.80 is: 533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 588.90 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/588.90 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 588.90 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 209,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,530.62/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.48

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