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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.06, 541.06 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.06, 541.06 and 244.68 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.06 : 541.06 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.06/541.06 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.06x = 541.06 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.06x = 132,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,386.56/392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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