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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 541.84 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 541.84 and 337.20 is: 465.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 541.84 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/541.84 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 541.84 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 182,708.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,708.45/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.71

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