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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.76, 585.98 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.76, 585.98 and 253.60 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 585.98 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/585.98 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 585.98 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 148,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,600.33/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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