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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.44, 588.80 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.44, 588.80 and 255.80 is: 383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.44 : 588.80 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.44/588.80 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.44x = 588.80 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.44x = 150,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,615.04/392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.79

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