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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 590.04 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 590.04 and 372.06 is: 558.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 590.04 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/590.04 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 590.04 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 219,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,530.28/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.94

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