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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.15, 587.09 and 245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.15, 587.09 and 245.19 is: 368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.15 : 587.09 = 245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.15/587.09 = 245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.15x = 587.09 × 245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.15x = 143,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,946.73/391.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.01

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