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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.03, 586.71 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.03, 586.71 and 208.20 is: 312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.03 : 586.71 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.03/586.71 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.03x = 586.71 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.03x = 122,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,155.22/391.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.40

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