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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 541.17 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 541.17 and 337.68 is: 465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 541.17 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/541.17 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 541.17 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 182,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,742.29/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.06

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