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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.52, 661.20 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.52, 661.20 and 391.92 is: 540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.52 : 661.20 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.52/661.20 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.52x = 661.20 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.52x = 259,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,137.50/479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.41

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