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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 542.04 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 542.04 and 237.52 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 542.04 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/542.04 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 542.04 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 128,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,745.34/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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