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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 541.86 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 541.86 and 252.86 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 541.86 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/541.86 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 541.86 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 137,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,012.01/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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