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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.11, 588.50 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.11, 588.50 and 255.29 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.11 : 588.50 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.11/588.50 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.11x = 588.50 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.11x = 150,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,234.90/392.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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