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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.85, 589.28 and 352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.85, 589.28 and 352.76 is: 529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.85 : 589.28 = 352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.85/589.28 = 352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.85x = 589.28 × 352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.85x = 207,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,869.70/392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.13

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