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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.16, 661.86 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.16, 661.86 and 392 is: 540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.16 : 661.86 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.16/661.86 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.16x = 661.86 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.16x = 259,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,449.12/480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.34

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