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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.12, 539.97 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.12, 539.97 and 383.60 is: 528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.12 : 539.97 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.12/539.97 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.12x = 539.97 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.12x = 207,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,132.49/392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.24

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