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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.15, 590.03 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.15, 590.03 and 255.86 is: 383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.15 : 590.03 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.15/590.03 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.15x = 590.03 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.15x = 150,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,960.85/393.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.98

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