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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 541.74 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 541.74 and 245.25 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 541.74 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/541.74 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 541.74 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 132,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,861.74/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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