Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.86, 587.82 and 248.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 391.86, 587.82 and 248.52 is: 372.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391.86 : 587.82 = 248.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391.86/587.82 = 248.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391.86x = 587.82 × 248.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391.86x = 146,085.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,085.03/391.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372.80
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