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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.84, 587.10 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.84, 587.10 and 254.68 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.84 : 587.10 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.84/587.10 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.84x = 587.10 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.84x = 149,522.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,522.63/391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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