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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.56, 542.04 and 314.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.56, 542.04 and 314.53 is: 434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.56 : 542.04 = 314.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.56/542.04 = 314.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.56x = 542.04 × 314.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.56x = 170,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,487.84/392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.30

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