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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.49, 587.94 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.49, 587.94 and 255.12 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.49 : 587.94 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.49/587.94 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.49x = 587.94 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.49x = 149,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,993.98/392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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