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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.30, 587.94 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.30, 587.94 and 255.28 is: 382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.30 : 587.94 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.30/587.94 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.30x = 587.94 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.30x = 150,089.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,089.32/392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.59

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