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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 539.74 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 539.74 and 332.88 is: 458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 539.74 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/539.74 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 539.74 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 179,668.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,668.65/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.33

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