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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 590.40 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 590.40 and 364.20 is: 547.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 590.40 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/590.40 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 590.40 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 215,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,023.68/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.47

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