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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.60, 542.84 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.60, 542.84 and 245.96 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.60 : 542.84 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.60/542.84 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.60x = 542.84 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.60x = 133,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,516.93/393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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