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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.42, 585.90 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.42, 585.90 and 253.13 is: 379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.42 : 585.90 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.42/585.90 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.42x = 585.90 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.42x = 148,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,305.94/390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.86

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