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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 541.07 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 541.07 and 244.56 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 541.07 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/541.07 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 541.07 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 132,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,324.08/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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