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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.29, 591.66 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.29, 591.66 and 255.51 is: 383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.29 : 591.66 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.29/591.66 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.29x = 591.66 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.29x = 151,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,175.05/394.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.41

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