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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.58, 542.96 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.58, 542.96 and 245.96 is: 339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.58 : 542.96 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.58/542.96 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.58x = 542.96 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.58x = 133,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,542.50/393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.30

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