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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.15, 583.93 and 363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.15, 583.93 and 363.82 is: 543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.15 : 583.93 = 363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.15/583.93 = 363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.15x = 583.93 × 363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.15x = 212,441.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,441.13/391.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.12

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