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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.92, 539.72 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.92, 539.72 and 383.76 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.92 : 539.72 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.92/539.72 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.92x = 539.72 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.92x = 207,122.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,122.95/391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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