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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 975.36 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 975.36 and 392 is: 586.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 975.36 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/975.36 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 975.36 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 382,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,341.12/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.56

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