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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.33, 587.03 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.33, 587.03 and 244.13 is: 365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.33 : 587.03 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.33/587.03 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.33x = 587.03 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.33x = 143,310.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,310.41/392.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.28

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