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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.96, 535.52 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.96, 535.52 and 391.52 is: 533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.96 : 535.52 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.96/535.52 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.96x = 535.52 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.96x = 209,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,666.79/392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.56

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