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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.17, 540.07 and 384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.17, 540.07 and 384.01 is: 528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.17 : 540.07 = 384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.17/540.07 = 384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.17x = 540.07 × 384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.17x = 207,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,390.36/392.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.83

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