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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 586.52 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 586.52 and 254.16 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 586.52 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/586.52 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 586.52 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 149,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,069.92/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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