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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.02, 583.25 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.02, 583.25 and 354.12 is: 528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.02 : 583.25 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.02/583.25 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.02x = 583.25 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.02x = 206,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,540.49/391.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.21

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