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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.14, 540.75 and 337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.14, 540.75 and 337.06 is: 464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.14 : 540.75 = 337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.14/540.75 = 337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.14x = 540.75 × 337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.14x = 182,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,265.20/392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.80

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