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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392, 539.04 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392, 539.04 and 340.16 is: 467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 539.04 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/539.04 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 539.04 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 183,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,359.85/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.75

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