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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.92, 590.32 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.92, 590.32 and 256.24 is: 384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.92 : 590.32 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.92/590.32 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.92x = 590.32 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.92x = 151,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,263.60/392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.97

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