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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 587.21 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 587.21 and 255.03 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 587.21 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/587.21 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 587.21 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 149,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,754.89/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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