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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 586.59 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 586.59 and 329.85 is: 494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 586.59 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/586.59 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 586.59 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 193,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,486.71/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.67

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