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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.70, 541.38 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.70, 541.38 and 314.28 is: 433.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.70 : 541.38 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.70/541.38 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.70x = 541.38 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.70x = 170,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,144.91/392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.27

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