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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.87, 542.37 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.87, 542.37 and 313.92 is: 433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.87 : 542.37 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.87/542.37 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.87x = 542.37 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.87x = 170,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,260.79/392.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.38

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