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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.82, 589.82 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.82, 589.82 and 256.68 is: 384.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.82 : 589.82 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.82/589.82 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.82x = 589.82 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.82x = 151,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,393.71/393.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.43

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