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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.84, 588.57 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.84, 588.57 and 262.52 is: 393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.84 : 588.57 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.84/588.57 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.84x = 588.57 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.84x = 154,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,511.40/392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.32

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