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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.68, 589.43 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.68, 589.43 and 248.50 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.68 : 589.43 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.68/589.43 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.68x = 589.43 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.68x = 146,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,473.36/392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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