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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 592.68 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 592.68 and 387.06 is: 579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 592.68 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/592.68 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 592.68 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 229,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,402.72/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.30

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