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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.89, 590.46 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.89, 590.46 and 254.69 is: 381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.89 : 590.46 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.89/590.46 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.89x = 590.46 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.89x = 150,381.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,381.31/393.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.79

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