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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 589.02 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 589.02 and 262.88 is: 394.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 589.02 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/589.02 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 589.02 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 154,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,837.65/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.11

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