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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 542.07 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 542.07 and 235.40 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 542.07 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/542.07 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 542.07 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 127,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,600.57/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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