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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 541.50 and 372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 541.50 and 372.76 is: 514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 541.50 = 372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/541.50 = 372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 541.50 × 372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 201,849.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,849.54/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.48

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