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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.75, 542.13 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.75, 542.13 and 305.27 is: 421.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.75 : 542.13 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.75/542.13 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.75x = 542.13 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.75x = 165,496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,496.03/392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.38

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