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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.82, 541.67 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.82, 541.67 and 245.41 is: 338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.82 : 541.67 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.82/541.67 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.82x = 541.67 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.82x = 132,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,930.01/392.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.40

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