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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.84, 542.62 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.84, 542.62 and 346.38 is: 478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.84 : 542.62 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.84/542.62 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.84x = 542.62 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.84x = 187,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,952.72/392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.45

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