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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.34, 542.67 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.34, 542.67 and 245.92 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.34 : 542.67 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.34/542.67 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.34x = 542.67 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.34x = 133,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,450.69/393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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