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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.09, 540.57 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.09, 540.57 and 244.46 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.09 : 540.57 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.09/540.57 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.09x = 540.57 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.09x = 132,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,145.04/392.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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