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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.98, 587.68 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.98, 587.68 and 247.60 is: 372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.98 : 587.68 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.98/587.68 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.98x = 587.68 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.98x = 145,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,509.57/390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.17

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