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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.96, 542.10 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.96, 542.10 and 235.52 is: 324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.96 : 542.10 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.96/542.10 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.96x = 542.10 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.96x = 127,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,675.39/392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.91

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