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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.95, 586.02 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.95, 586.02 and 254.06 is: 380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.95 : 586.02 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.95/586.02 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.95x = 586.02 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.95x = 148,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,884.24/390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.83

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