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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 541.64 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 541.64 and 245.10 is: 338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 541.64 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/541.64 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 541.64 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 132,755.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,755.96/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.04

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