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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.24, 586.89 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.24, 586.89 and 117.32 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.24 : 586.89 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.24/586.89 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.24x = 586.89 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.24x = 68,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,855.40/391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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