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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.03, 586.17 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.03, 586.17 and 253.95 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.03 : 586.17 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.03/586.17 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.03x = 586.17 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.03x = 148,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,857.87/390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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