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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 541.92 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 541.92 and 245.34 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 541.92 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/541.92 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 541.92 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 132,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,954.65/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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