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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 540.72 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 540.72 and 351.18 is: 484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 540.72 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/540.72 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 540.72 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 189,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,890.05/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.22

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