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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.77, 541.19 and 322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.77, 541.19 and 322.59 is: 444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.77 : 541.19 = 322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.77/541.19 = 322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.77x = 541.19 × 322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.77x = 174,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,580.87/392.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.49

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