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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 542.20 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 542.20 and 245.52 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 542.20 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/542.20 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 542.20 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 133,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,120.94/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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