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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 541.72 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 541.72 and 335.94 is: 463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 541.72 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/541.72 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 541.72 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 181,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,983.81/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.92

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