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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 542.07 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 542.07 and 250.92 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 542.07 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/542.07 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 542.07 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 136,016.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,016.20/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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