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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 542.57 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 542.57 and 299.84 is: 414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 542.57 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/542.57 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 542.57 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 162,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,679.98/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.24

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