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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.28, 588.72 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.28, 588.72 and 256.03 is: 383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.28 : 588.72 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.28/588.72 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.28x = 588.72 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.28x = 150,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,729.98/393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.26

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