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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.44, 541.08 and 252.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.44, 541.08 and 252.33 is: 347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.44 : 541.08 = 252.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.44/541.08 = 252.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.44x = 541.08 × 252.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.44x = 136,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,530.72/392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.90

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