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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.60, 541.54 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.60, 541.54 and 252.46 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.60 : 541.54 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.60/541.54 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.60x = 541.54 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.60x = 136,717.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,717.19/392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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