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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 588.64 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 588.64 and 255.76 is: 383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 588.64 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/588.64 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 588.64 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 150,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,550.57/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.20

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