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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.54, 589.82 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.54, 589.82 and 247.05 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.54 : 589.82 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.54/589.82 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.54x = 589.82 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.54x = 145,713.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,713.80/393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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