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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 584.96 and 253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 584.96 and 253.15 is: 379.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 584.96 = 253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/584.96 = 253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 584.96 × 253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 148,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,079.90/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.15

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