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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.12, 564.06 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.12, 564.06 and 392.76 is: 542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.12 : 564.06 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.12/564.06 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.12x = 564.06 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.12x = 221,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,540.21/408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.83

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