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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.12, 586.32 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.12, 586.32 and 369.64 is: 554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.12 : 586.32 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.12/586.32 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.12x = 586.32 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.12x = 216,727.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,727.32/391.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.12

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