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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.09, 540.81 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.09, 540.81 and 375.48 is: 517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.09 : 540.81 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.09/540.81 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.09x = 540.81 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.09x = 203,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,063.34/392.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.91

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