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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.05, 586.15 and 254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.05, 586.15 and 254.19 is: 381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.05 : 586.15 = 254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.05/586.15 = 254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.05x = 586.15 × 254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.05x = 148,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,995.98/391.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.02

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