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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 587.10 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 587.10 and 247.26 is: 370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 587.10 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/587.10 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 587.10 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 145,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,166.35/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.10

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