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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.85, 542.05 and 235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.85, 542.05 and 235.57 is: 325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.85 : 542.05 = 235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.85/542.05 = 235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.85x = 542.05 × 235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.85x = 127,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,690.72/392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.04

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