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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.47, 542.84 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.47, 542.84 and 392.11 is: 539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.47 : 542.84 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.47/542.84 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.47x = 542.84 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.47x = 212,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,849.67/394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.58

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