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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 593.17 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 593.17 and 248.90 is: 373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 593.17 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/593.17 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 593.17 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 147,639.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,639.49/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.43

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