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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.64, 591.72 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.64, 591.72 and 248.03 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.64 : 591.72 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.64/591.72 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.64x = 591.72 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.64x = 146,764.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,764.31/394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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