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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.27, 541.35 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.27, 541.35 and 244.89 is: 337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.27 : 541.35 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.27/541.35 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.27x = 541.35 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.27x = 132,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,571.20/392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.96

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