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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.18, 588.96 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.18, 588.96 and 255.90 is: 383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.18 : 588.96 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.18/588.96 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.18x = 588.96 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.18x = 150,714.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,714.86/393.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.32

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