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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 627.99 and 392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 627.99 and 392.02 is: 587.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 627.99 = 392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/627.99 = 392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 627.99 × 392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 246,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,184.64/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.52

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