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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.74, 586.98 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.74, 586.98 and 247.20 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.74 : 586.98 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.74/586.98 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.74x = 586.98 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.74x = 145,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,101.46/391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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