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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.84, 542.46 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.84, 542.46 and 245.72 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.84 : 542.46 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.84/542.46 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.84x = 542.46 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.84x = 133,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,293.27/392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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