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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 591.53 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 591.53 and 353.25 is: 531.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 591.53 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/591.53 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 591.53 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 208,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,956.21/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.78

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