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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 608.82 and 392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 608.82 and 392.21 is: 585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 608.82 = 392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/608.82 = 392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 608.82 × 392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 238,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,782.25/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.25

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