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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 586.44 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 586.44 and 208.44 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 586.44 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/586.44 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 586.44 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 122,237.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,237.55/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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