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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.62, 731.70 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.62, 731.70 and 392.04 is: 588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.62 : 731.70 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.62/731.70 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.62x = 731.70 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.62x = 286,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,855.67/487.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.28

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