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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.59, 541.59 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.59, 541.59 and 235.09 is: 324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.59 : 541.59 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.59/541.59 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.59x = 541.59 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.59x = 127,322.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,322.39/392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.31

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