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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.75, 541.52 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.75, 541.52 and 368.15 is: 507.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.75 : 541.52 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.75/541.52 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.75x = 541.52 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.75x = 199,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,357.42/392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.60

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