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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.96, 541.68 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.96, 541.68 and 305.48 is: 421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.96 : 541.68 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.96/541.68 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.96x = 541.68 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.96x = 165,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,472.41/392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.09

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