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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 541.08 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 541.08 and 244.56 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 541.08 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/541.08 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 541.08 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 132,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,326.52/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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