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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.42, 588.06 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.42, 588.06 and 245.72 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.42 : 588.06 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.42/588.06 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.42x = 588.06 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.42x = 144,498.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,498.10/392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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