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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.26, 541.41 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.26, 541.41 and 252.34 is: 348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.26 : 541.41 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.26/541.41 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.26x = 541.41 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.26x = 136,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,619.40/392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.29

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