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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.74, 541.35 and 309.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.74, 541.35 and 309.71 is: 426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.74 : 541.35 = 309.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.74/541.35 = 309.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.74x = 541.35 × 309.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.74x = 167,662.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,662.86/392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.91

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