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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.08, 540.37 and 346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.08, 540.37 and 346.83 is: 478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.08 : 540.37 = 346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.08/540.37 = 346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.08x = 540.37 × 346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.08x = 187,416.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,416.53/392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.01

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