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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.44, 590.88 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.44, 590.88 and 247.74 is: 371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.44 : 590.88 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.44/590.88 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.44x = 590.88 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.44x = 146,384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,384.61/394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.12

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