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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 541.43 and 252.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 541.43 and 252.33 is: 348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 541.43 = 252.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/541.43 = 252.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 541.43 × 252.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 136,619.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,619.03/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.38

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