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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.29, 541.34 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.29, 541.34 and 244.92 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.29 : 541.34 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.29/541.34 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.29x = 541.34 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.29x = 132,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,581.06/392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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