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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 588.64 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 588.64 and 247.84 is: 371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 588.64 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/588.64 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 588.64 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 145,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,888.54/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.86

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