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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.62, 590.03 and 256.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.62, 590.03 and 256.94 is: 385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.62 : 590.03 = 256.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.62/590.03 = 256.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.62x = 590.03 × 256.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.62x = 151,602.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,602.31/393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.15

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