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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.48, 589.52 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.48, 589.52 and 255.76 is: 384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.48 : 589.52 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.48/589.52 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.48x = 589.52 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.48x = 150,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,775.64/392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.16

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