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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.15, 541.01 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.15, 541.01 and 252.24 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.15 : 541.01 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.15/541.01 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.15x = 541.01 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.15x = 136,464.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,464.36/392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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