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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 541.65 and 338.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 541.65 and 338.21 is: 466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 541.65 = 338.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/541.65 = 338.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 541.65 × 338.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 183,188.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,188.74/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.27

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