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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 588.04 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 588.04 and 247.86 is: 371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 588.04 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/588.04 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 588.04 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 145,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,751.59/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.78

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