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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.38, 588.22 and 253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.38, 588.22 and 253.18 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.38 : 588.22 = 253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.38/588.22 = 253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.38x = 588.22 × 253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.38x = 148,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,925.30/392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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