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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.18, 542.69 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.18, 542.69 and 245.72 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.18 : 542.69 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.18/542.69 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.18x = 542.69 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.18x = 133,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,345.84/393.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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