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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 541.32 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 541.32 and 314.22 is: 433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 541.32 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/541.32 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 541.32 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 170,093.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,093.57/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.17

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