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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.07, 541.28 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.07, 541.28 and 244.78 is: 337.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.07 : 541.28 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.07/541.28 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.07x = 541.28 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.07x = 132,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,494.52/392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.94

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