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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 541.83 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 541.83 and 235.27 is: 324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 541.83 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/541.83 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 541.83 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 127,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,476.38/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.64

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