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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.66, 590.74 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.66, 590.74 and 247.50 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.66 : 590.74 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.66/590.74 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.66x = 590.74 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.66x = 146,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,208.15/393.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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