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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.06, 542.52 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.06, 542.52 and 245.88 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.06 : 542.52 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.06/542.52 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.06x = 542.52 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.06x = 133,394.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,394.82/393.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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