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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.21, 534.50 and 390.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.21, 534.50 and 390.77 is: 532.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.21 : 534.50 = 390.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.21/534.50 = 390.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.21x = 534.50 × 390.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.21x = 208,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,866.57/392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.54

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