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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 588.65 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 588.65 and 366.30 is: 548.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 588.65 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/588.65 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 588.65 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 215,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,620.66/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.74

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