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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.98, 542.51 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.98, 542.51 and 304.26 is: 420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.98 : 542.51 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.98/542.51 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.98x = 542.51 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.98x = 165,064.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,064.09/392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.03

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