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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.94, 591.17 and 255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.94, 591.17 and 255.94 is: 383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.94 : 591.17 = 255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.94/591.17 = 255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.94x = 591.17 × 255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.94x = 151,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,303.21/394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.10

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