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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 541.62 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 541.62 and 326.34 is: 450.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 541.62 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/541.62 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 541.62 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 176,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,752.27/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.03

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