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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.04, 588.21 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.04, 588.21 and 255.88 is: 382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.04 : 588.21 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.04/588.21 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.04x = 588.21 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.04x = 150,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,511.17/393.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.94

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