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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.82, 542.07 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.82, 542.07 and 245.58 is: 338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.82 : 542.07 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.82/542.07 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.82x = 542.07 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.82x = 133,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,121.55/392.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.89

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