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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 589.32 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 589.32 and 200.52 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 589.32 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/589.32 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 589.32 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 118,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,170.45/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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