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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.39, 587.18 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.39, 587.18 and 247 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.39 : 587.18 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.39/587.18 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.39x = 587.18 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.39x = 145,033.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,033.46/391.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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