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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 542.52 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 542.52 and 245.80 is: 339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 542.52 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/542.52 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 542.52 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 133,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,351.42/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.37

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