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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.65, 592.28 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.65, 592.28 and 257.36 is: 386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.65 : 592.28 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.65/592.28 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.65x = 592.28 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.65x = 152,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,429.18/394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.24

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