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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.60, 584.84 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.60, 584.84 and 253.31 is: 379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.60 : 584.84 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.60/584.84 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.60x = 584.84 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.60x = 148,141.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,141.63/390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.27

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