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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.52, 542.96 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.52, 542.96 and 341.28 is: 470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.52 : 542.96 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.52/542.96 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.52x = 542.96 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.52x = 185,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,301.39/393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.88

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