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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.68, 542.16 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.68, 542.16 and 309.68 is: 427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.68 : 542.16 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.68/542.16 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.68x = 542.16 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.68x = 167,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,896.11/392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.56

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