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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.17, 587.38 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.17, 587.38 and 254.80 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.17 : 587.38 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.17/587.38 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.17x = 587.38 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.17x = 149,664.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,664.42/392.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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