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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.35, 541.63 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.35, 541.63 and 245.06 is: 338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.35 : 541.63 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.35/541.63 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.35x = 541.63 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.35x = 132,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,731.85/392.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.30

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