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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 587.52 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 587.52 and 247.50 is: 370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 587.52 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/587.52 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 587.52 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 145,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,411.20/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.91

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