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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.63, 541.43 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.63, 541.43 and 340.16 is: 469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.63 : 541.43 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.63/541.43 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.63x = 541.43 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.63x = 184,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,168.42/392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.07

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