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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 542.61 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 542.61 and 245.61 is: 339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 542.61 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/542.61 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 542.61 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 133,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,270.44/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.16

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