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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.27, 541.53 and 252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.27, 541.53 and 252.47 is: 348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.27 : 541.53 = 252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.27/541.53 = 252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.27x = 541.53 × 252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.27x = 136,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,717.37/392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.53

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