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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.62, 544.27 and 377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.62, 544.27 and 377.23 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.62 : 544.27 = 377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.62/544.27 = 377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.62x = 544.27 × 377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.62x = 205,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,310.36/392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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