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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.42, 542.81 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.42, 542.81 and 245.97 is: 339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.42 : 542.81 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.42/542.81 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.42x = 542.81 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.42x = 133,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,513.75/393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.37

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