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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.96, 588.72 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.96, 588.72 and 382.88 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.96 : 588.72 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.96/588.72 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.96x = 588.72 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.96x = 225,409.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,409.11/392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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