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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.26, 587.16 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.26, 587.16 and 208.74 is: 313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.26 : 587.16 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.26/587.16 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.26x = 587.16 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.26x = 122,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,563.78/391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.25

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