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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.08, 586.64 and 366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.08, 586.64 and 366.47 is: 549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.08 : 586.64 = 366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.08/586.64 = 366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.08x = 586.64 × 366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.08x = 214,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,989.44/391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.74

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