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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.06, 541.86 and 326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.06, 541.86 and 326.42 is: 451.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.06 : 541.86 = 326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.06/541.86 = 326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.06x = 541.86 × 326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.06x = 176,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,873.94/392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.14

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