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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.08, 586.88 and 359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.08, 586.88 and 359.80 is: 539.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.08 : 586.88 = 359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.08/586.88 = 359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.08x = 586.88 × 359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.08x = 211,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,159.42/391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.94

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