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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.57, 542.76 and 375.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.57, 542.76 and 375.35 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.57 : 542.76 = 375.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.57/542.76 = 375.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.57x = 542.76 × 375.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.57x = 203,724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,724.97/392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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