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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.58, 542.95 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.58, 542.95 and 244.06 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.58 : 542.95 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.58/542.95 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.58x = 542.95 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.58x = 132,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,514.84/393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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