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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 541.62 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 541.62 and 340.20 is: 469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 541.62 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/541.62 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 541.62 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 184,259.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,259.12/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.00

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