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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.55, 588.78 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.55, 588.78 and 248.37 is: 372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.55 : 588.78 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.55/588.78 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.55x = 588.78 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.55x = 146,235.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,235.29/392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.53

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