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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.12, 589.28 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.12, 589.28 and 256.44 is: 384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.12 : 589.28 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.12/589.28 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.12x = 589.28 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.12x = 151,114.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,114.96/393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.40

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