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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.60, 541.73 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.60, 541.73 and 235.26 is: 324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.60 : 541.73 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.60/541.73 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.60x = 541.73 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.60x = 127,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,447.40/392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.62

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