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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.38, 541.34 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.38, 541.34 and 244.76 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.38 : 541.34 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.38/541.34 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.38x = 541.34 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.38x = 132,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,498.38/392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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