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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.07, 542.01 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.07, 542.01 and 245.66 is: 338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.07 : 542.01 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.07/542.01 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.07x = 542.01 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.07x = 133,150.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,150.18/393.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.75

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