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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.92, 542.08 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.92, 542.08 and 245.50 is: 338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.92 : 542.08 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.92/542.08 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.92x = 542.08 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.92x = 133,080.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,080.64/392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.70

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