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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 542.12 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 542.12 and 338.07 is: 466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 542.12 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/542.12 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 542.12 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 183,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,272.82/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.49

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