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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.16, 586.74 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.16, 586.74 and 327.48 is: 491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.16 : 586.74 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.16/586.74 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.16x = 586.74 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.16x = 192,145.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,145.62/391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.22

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