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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.92, 540.18 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.92, 540.18 and 376.80 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.92 : 540.18 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.92/540.18 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.92x = 540.18 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.92x = 203,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,539.82/391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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