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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.79, 588.48 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.79, 588.48 and 277.05 is: 415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.79 : 588.48 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.79/588.48 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.79x = 588.48 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.79x = 163,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,038.38/392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.08

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