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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.13, 542.43 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.13, 542.43 and 245.66 is: 338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.13 : 542.43 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.13/542.43 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.13x = 542.43 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.13x = 133,253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,253.69/393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.95

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