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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.17, 588.88 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.17, 588.88 and 255.80 is: 383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.17 : 588.88 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.17/588.88 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.17x = 588.88 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.17x = 150,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,635.50/393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.13

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