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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.63, 588.89 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.63, 588.89 and 246.40 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.63 : 588.89 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.63/588.89 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.63x = 588.89 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.63x = 145,099.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,099.55/392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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