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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.12, 587.82 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.12, 587.82 and 244.04 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.12 : 587.82 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.12/587.82 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.12x = 587.82 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.12x = 143,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,451.59/392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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