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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.50, 586.41 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.50, 586.41 and 254.14 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.50 : 586.41 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.50/586.41 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.50x = 586.41 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.50x = 149,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,030.24/391.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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