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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.12, 540.77 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.12, 540.77 and 244.76 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.12 : 540.77 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.12/540.77 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.12x = 540.77 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.12x = 132,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,358.99/392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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