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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 541.77 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 541.77 and 245.07 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 541.77 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/541.77 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 541.77 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 132,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,771.57/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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