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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.20, 541.14 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.20, 541.14 and 305.12 is: 420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.20 : 541.14 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.20/541.14 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.20x = 541.14 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.20x = 165,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,112.64/392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.99

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