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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.63, 591.62 and 255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.63, 591.62 and 255.95 is: 383.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.63 : 591.62 = 255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.63/591.62 = 255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.63x = 591.62 × 255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.63x = 151,422.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,422.18/394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.71

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