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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 588.95 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 588.95 and 246.61 is: 370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 588.95 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/588.95 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 588.95 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 145,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,240.96/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.02

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