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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.20, 541.50 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.20, 541.50 and 359.32 is: 496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.20 : 541.50 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.20/541.50 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.20x = 541.50 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.20x = 194,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,571.78/392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.10

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