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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 540.61 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 540.61 and 382.12 is: 525.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 540.61 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/540.61 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 540.61 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 206,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,575.59/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.79

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