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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.50, 584.92 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.50, 584.92 and 253.14 is: 379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.50 : 584.92 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.50/584.92 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.50x = 584.92 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.50x = 148,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,065.38/390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.17

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