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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.44, 590.80 and 257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.44, 590.80 and 257.08 is: 385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.44 : 590.80 = 257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.44/590.80 = 257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.44x = 590.80 × 257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.44x = 151,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,882.86/394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.06

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