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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.31, 542.70 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.31, 542.70 and 326.70 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.31 : 542.70 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.31/542.70 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.31x = 542.70 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.31x = 177,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,300.09/392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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