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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.31, 590.67 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.31, 590.67 and 247.58 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.31 : 590.67 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.31/590.67 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.31x = 590.67 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.31x = 146,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,238.08/394.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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