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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.61, 586.73 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.61, 586.73 and 253.86 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.61 : 586.73 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.61/586.73 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.61x = 586.73 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.61x = 148,947.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,947.28/390.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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