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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.90, 588.21 and 351.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.90, 588.21 and 351.21 is: 525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.90 : 588.21 = 351.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.90/588.21 = 351.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.90x = 588.21 × 351.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.90x = 206,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,586.44/392.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.80

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