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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.17, 591.39 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.17, 591.39 and 248.03 is: 372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.17 : 591.39 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.17/591.39 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.17x = 591.39 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.17x = 146,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,679.50/394.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.12

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