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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.78, 540.86 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.78, 540.86 and 337.44 is: 464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.78 : 540.86 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.78/540.86 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.78x = 540.86 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.78x = 182,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,507.80/392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.66

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