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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.17, 585.93 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.17, 585.93 and 253.48 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.17 : 585.93 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.17/585.93 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.17x = 585.93 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.17x = 148,522.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,522.12/390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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