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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 542.13 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 542.13 and 243.58 is: 336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 542.13 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/542.13 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 542.13 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 132,052.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,052.03/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.11

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