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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.78, 586.45 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.78, 586.45 and 254.53 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.78 : 586.45 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.78/586.45 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.78x = 586.45 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.78x = 149,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,269.12/391.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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