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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 542.70 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 542.70 and 323.64 is: 447.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 542.70 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/542.70 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 542.70 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 175,639.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,639.43/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.19

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