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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.89, 542 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.89, 542 and 235.45 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.89 : 542 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.89/542 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.89x = 542 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.89x = 127,611.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,611.19/392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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