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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.18, 588.15 and 255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.18, 588.15 and 255.95 is: 383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.18 : 588.15 = 255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.18/588.15 = 255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.18x = 588.15 × 255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.18x = 150,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,536.69/392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.85

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