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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.12, 586.28 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.12, 586.28 and 254.44 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.12 : 586.28 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.12/586.28 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.12x = 586.28 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.12x = 149,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,173.08/391.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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