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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.07, 542.66 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.07, 542.66 and 245.78 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.07 : 542.66 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.07/542.66 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.07x = 542.66 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.07x = 133,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,374.97/393.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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