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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.86, 589.32 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.86, 589.32 and 249.52 is: 374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.86 : 589.32 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.86/589.32 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.86x = 589.32 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.86x = 147,047.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,047.13/392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.30

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