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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.55, 565.57 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.55, 565.57 and 392.52 is: 539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.55 : 565.57 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.55/565.57 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.55x = 565.57 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.55x = 221,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,997.54/411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.42

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