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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.59, 542.00 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.59, 542.00 and 252.77 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.59 : 542.00 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.59/542.00 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.59x = 542.00 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.59x = 137,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,000.08/392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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