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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 593.22 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 593.22 and 249.03 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 593.22 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/593.22 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 593.22 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 147,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,729.58/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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