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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.24, 586.71 and 208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.24, 586.71 and 208.54 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.24 : 586.71 = 208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.24/586.71 = 208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.24x = 586.71 × 208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.24x = 122,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,349.94/391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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