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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.80, 541.74 and 300.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.80, 541.74 and 300.07 is: 413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.80 : 541.74 = 300.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.80/541.74 = 300.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.80x = 541.74 × 300.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.80x = 162,559.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,559.92/392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.85

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