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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.52, 661.50 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.52, 661.50 and 392.04 is: 540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.52 : 661.50 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.52/661.50 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.52x = 661.50 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.52x = 259,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,334.46/479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.82

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