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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.48, 541.96 and 339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.48, 541.96 and 339.68 is: 469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.48 : 541.96 = 339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.48/541.96 = 339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.48x = 541.96 × 339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.48x = 184,092.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,092.97/392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.05

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