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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.73, 541.53 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.73, 541.53 and 344.13 is: 474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.73 : 541.53 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.73/541.53 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.73x = 541.53 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.73x = 186,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,356.72/392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.52

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