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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.08, 592.35 and 248.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.08, 592.35 and 248.78 is: 373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.08 : 592.35 = 248.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.08/592.35 = 248.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.08x = 592.35 × 248.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.08x = 147,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,361.87/394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.94

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