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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.26, 585.72 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.26, 585.72 and 254.37 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.26 : 585.72 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.26/585.72 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.26x = 585.72 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.26x = 148,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,989.60/391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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