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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.10, 539.72 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.10, 539.72 and 326.76 is: 449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.10 : 539.72 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.10/539.72 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.10x = 539.72 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.10x = 176,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,358.91/392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.78

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