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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.68, 541.63 and 252.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.68, 541.63 and 252.97 is: 348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.68 : 541.63 = 252.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.68/541.63 = 252.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.68x = 541.63 × 252.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.68x = 137,014.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,014.79/392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.93

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