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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 698.20 and 392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 698.20 and 392.40 is: 588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 698.20 = 392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/698.20 = 392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 698.20 × 392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 273,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,973.68/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.73

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