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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.58, 591.60 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.58, 591.60 and 255.44 is: 382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.58 : 591.60 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.58/591.60 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.58x = 591.60 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.58x = 151,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,118.30/394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.99

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