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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.55, 540.12 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.55, 540.12 and 339.93 is: 467.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.55 : 540.12 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.55/540.12 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.55x = 540.12 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.55x = 183,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,602.99/392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.72

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