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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.85, 588.47 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.85, 588.47 and 247.86 is: 371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.85 : 588.47 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.85/588.47 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.85x = 588.47 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.85x = 145,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,856.93/392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.28

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