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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 592.96 and 249.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 592.96 and 249.07 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 592.96 = 249.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/592.96 = 249.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 592.96 × 249.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 147,688.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,688.55/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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