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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.47, 541.65 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.47, 541.65 and 245.05 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.47 : 541.65 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.47/541.65 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.47x = 541.65 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.47x = 132,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,731.33/392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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