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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 586.79 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 586.79 and 254.34 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 586.79 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/586.79 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 586.79 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 149,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,242.90/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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