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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.79, 542.03 and 245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.79, 542.03 and 245.42 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.79 : 542.03 = 245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.79/542.03 = 245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.79x = 542.03 × 245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.79x = 133,021.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,021.07/392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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