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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 588.60 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 588.60 and 248.40 is: 372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 588.60 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/588.60 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 588.60 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 146,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,208.24/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.37

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