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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.17, 585.61 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.17, 585.61 and 365.52 is: 547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.17 : 585.61 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.17/585.61 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.17x = 585.61 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.17x = 214,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,051.25/391.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.21

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