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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.15, 588.26 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.15, 588.26 and 245.76 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.15 : 588.26 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.15/588.26 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.15x = 588.26 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.15x = 144,569.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,569.55/392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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