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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.14, 541.44 and 308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.14, 541.44 and 308.38 is: 425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.14 : 541.44 = 308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.14/541.44 = 308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.14x = 541.44 × 308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.14x = 166,969.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,969.27/392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.79

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