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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.60, 541.56 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.60, 541.56 and 330.72 is: 456.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.60 : 541.56 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.60/541.56 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.60x = 541.56 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.60x = 179,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,104.72/392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.20

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