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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.08, 588.24 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.08, 588.24 and 353.82 is: 532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.08 : 588.24 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.08/588.24 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.08x = 588.24 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.08x = 208,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,131.08/391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.20

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