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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 588.84 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 588.84 and 246.28 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 588.84 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/588.84 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 588.84 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 145,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,019.52/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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