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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.45, 541.62 and 252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.45, 541.62 and 252.55 is: 348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.45 : 541.62 = 252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.45/541.62 = 252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.45x = 541.62 × 252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.45x = 136,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,786.81/392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.55

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