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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.43, 541.62 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.43, 541.62 and 252.51 is: 348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.43 : 541.62 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.43/541.62 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.43x = 541.62 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.43x = 136,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,764.47/392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.51

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