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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.09, 542.39 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.09, 542.39 and 245.67 is: 338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.09 : 542.39 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.09/542.39 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.09x = 542.39 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.09x = 133,248.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,248.95/393.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.98

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