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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.99, 542.11 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.99, 542.11 and 245.37 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.99 : 542.11 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.99/542.11 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.99x = 542.11 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.99x = 133,017.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,017.53/392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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