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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 540.60 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 540.60 and 322.35 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 540.60 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/540.60 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 540.60 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 174,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,264.64/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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