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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.11, 541.29 and 343.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.11, 541.29 and 343.51 is: 474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.11 : 541.29 = 343.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.11/541.29 = 343.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.11x = 541.29 × 343.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.11x = 185,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,938.53/392.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.20

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