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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.19, 552.45 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.19, 552.45 and 392.10 is: 539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.19 : 552.45 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.19/552.45 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.19x = 552.45 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.19x = 216,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,615.65/401.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.93

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