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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.61, 541.29 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.61, 541.29 and 337.23 is: 464.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.61 : 541.29 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.61/541.29 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.61x = 541.29 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.61x = 182,539.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,539.23/392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.94

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