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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.92, 587.47 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.92, 587.47 and 255.06 is: 382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.92 : 587.47 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.92/587.47 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.92x = 587.47 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.92x = 149,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,840.10/391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.32

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