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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.64, 587.34 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.64, 587.34 and 254.84 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.64 : 587.34 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.64/587.34 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.64x = 587.34 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.64x = 149,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,677.73/391.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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