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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.38, 586.40 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.38, 586.40 and 254.27 is: 380.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.38 : 586.40 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.38/586.40 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.38x = 586.40 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.38x = 149,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,099.72/391.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.96

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