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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.85, 542.33 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.85, 542.33 and 245.57 is: 339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.85 : 542.33 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.85/542.33 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.85x = 542.33 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.85x = 133,176.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,176.04/392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.00

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