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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 589.46 and 378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 589.46 and 378.04 is: 567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 589.46 = 378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/589.46 = 378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 589.46 × 378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 222,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,839.46/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.37

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