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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.17, 586.28 and 208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.17, 586.28 and 208.29 is: 312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.17 : 586.28 = 208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.17/586.28 = 208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.17x = 586.28 × 208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.17x = 122,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,115.22/391.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.18

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