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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.65, 592.11 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.65, 592.11 and 248.51 is: 372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.65 : 592.11 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.65/592.11 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.65x = 592.11 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.65x = 147,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,142.30/394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.84

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