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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.40, 541.80 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.40, 541.80 and 343.80 is: 474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.40 : 541.80 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.40/541.80 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.40x = 541.80 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.40x = 186,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,270.84/392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.70

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