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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.28, 584.22 and 253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.28, 584.22 and 253.03 is: 378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.28 : 584.22 = 253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.28/584.22 = 253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.28x = 584.22 × 253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.28x = 147,825.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,825.19/390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.77

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