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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.37, 541.41 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.37, 541.41 and 235.07 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.37 : 541.41 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.37/541.41 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.37x = 541.41 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.37x = 127,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,265.37/392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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