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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.45, 584.52 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.45, 584.52 and 253.11 is: 378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.45 : 584.52 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.45/584.52 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.45x = 584.52 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.45x = 147,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,947.86/390.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.92

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