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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.06, 540.95 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.06, 540.95 and 244.59 is: 337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.06 : 540.95 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.06/540.95 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.06x = 540.95 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.06x = 132,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,309.74/392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.48

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