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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.75, 588.91 and 253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.75, 588.91 and 253.91 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.75 : 588.91 = 253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.75/588.91 = 253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.75x = 588.91 × 253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.75x = 149,526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,526.56/392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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