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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.68, 588.19 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.68, 588.19 and 255.33 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.68 : 588.19 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.68/588.19 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.68x = 588.19 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.68x = 150,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,182.55/392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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