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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 540.76 and 384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 540.76 and 384.51 is: 529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 540.76 = 384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/540.76 = 384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 540.76 × 384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 207,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,925.71/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.52

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