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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.87, 589.73 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.87, 589.73 and 248.61 is: 372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.87 : 589.73 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.87/589.73 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.87x = 589.73 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.87x = 146,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,611.53/393.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.23

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