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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 541.29 and 309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 541.29 and 309.64 is: 427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 541.29 = 309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/541.29 = 309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 541.29 × 309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 167,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,605.04/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.39

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