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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.40, 541.26 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.40, 541.26 and 305.28 is: 421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.40 : 541.26 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.40/541.26 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.40x = 541.26 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.40x = 165,235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,235.85/392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.09

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