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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 540.06 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 540.06 and 357.54 is: 492.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 540.06 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/540.06 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 540.06 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 193,093.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,093.05/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.38

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