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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 541.92 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 541.92 and 243.54 is: 335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 541.92 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/541.92 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 541.92 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 131,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,980.11/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.93

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