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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.53, 541.94 and 252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.53, 541.94 and 252.71 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.53 : 541.94 = 252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.53/541.94 = 252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.53x = 541.94 × 252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.53x = 136,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,953.66/392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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