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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.23, 587.04 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.23, 587.04 and 208.56 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.23 : 587.04 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.23/587.04 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.23x = 587.04 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.23x = 122,433.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,433.06/391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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