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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.44, 588.36 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.44, 588.36 and 253.64 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.44 : 588.36 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.44/588.36 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.44x = 588.36 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.44x = 149,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,231.63/392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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