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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.58, 590.01 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.58, 590.01 and 249.22 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.58 : 590.01 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.58/590.01 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.58x = 590.01 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.58x = 147,042.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,042.29/393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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