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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.85, 541.65 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.85, 541.65 and 252.72 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.85 : 541.65 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.85/541.65 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.85x = 541.65 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.85x = 136,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,885.79/392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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