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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.20, 540.14 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.20, 540.14 and 383.70 is: 528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.20 : 540.14 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.20/540.14 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.20x = 540.14 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.20x = 207,251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,251.72/392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.43

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