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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.93, 540.01 and 322.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.93, 540.01 and 322.87 is: 443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.93 : 540.01 = 322.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.93/540.01 = 322.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.93x = 540.01 × 322.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.93x = 174,351.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,351.41/392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.72

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