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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.06, 589.86 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.06, 589.86 and 256.32 is: 384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.06 : 589.86 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.06/589.86 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.06x = 589.86 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.06x = 151,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,192.92/393.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.66

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