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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.96, 587.13 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.96, 587.13 and 247.38 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.96 : 587.13 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.96/587.13 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.96x = 587.13 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.96x = 145,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,244.22/391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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