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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.96, 542.13 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.96, 542.13 and 245.50 is: 338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.96 : 542.13 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.96/542.13 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.96x = 542.13 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.96x = 133,090.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,090.64/392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.69

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