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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 587.46 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 587.46 and 247.56 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 587.46 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/587.46 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 587.46 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 145,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,431.60/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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