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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.90, 542.04 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.90, 542.04 and 235.53 is: 324.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.90 : 542.04 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.90/542.04 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.90x = 542.04 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.90x = 127,668.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,668.63/392.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.94

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