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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 541.28 and 252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 541.28 and 252.52 is: 348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 541.28 = 252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/541.28 = 252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 541.28 × 252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 136,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,683.30/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.47

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