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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.26, 587.90 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.26, 587.90 and 248.02 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.26 : 587.90 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.26/587.90 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.26x = 587.90 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.26x = 145,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,810.96/392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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