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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 541.68 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 541.68 and 245.39 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 541.68 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/541.68 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 541.68 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 132,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,924.24/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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