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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.59, 542.12 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.59, 542.12 and 245.48 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.59 : 542.12 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.59/542.12 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.59x = 542.12 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.59x = 133,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,075.68/392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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