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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.56, 587.70 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.56, 587.70 and 247.56 is: 371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.56 : 587.70 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.56/587.70 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.56x = 587.70 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.56x = 145,491.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,491.01/391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.57

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