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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 541.08 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 541.08 and 382.86 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 541.08 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/541.08 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 541.08 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 207,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,157.89/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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