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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.93, 542.64 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.93, 542.64 and 323.68 is: 447.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.93 : 542.64 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.93/542.64 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.93x = 542.64 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.93x = 175,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,640.36/392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.00

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