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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.21, 587.27 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.21, 587.27 and 254.84 is: 381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.21 : 587.27 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.21/587.27 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.21x = 587.27 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.21x = 149,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,655.68/392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.58

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