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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.97, 589.56 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.97, 589.56 and 386.10 is: 579.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.97 : 589.56 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.97/589.56 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.97x = 589.56 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.97x = 227,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,629.12/392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.25

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