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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392, 587.36 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392, 587.36 and 248 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 587.36 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/587.36 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 587.36 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 145,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,665.28/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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