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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.32, 585.42 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.32, 585.42 and 254.33 is: 381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.32 : 585.42 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.32/585.42 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.32x = 585.42 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.32x = 148,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,889.87/390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.46

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