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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.26, 587.96 and 368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.26, 587.96 and 368.89 is: 554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.26 : 587.96 = 368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.26/587.96 = 368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.26x = 587.96 × 368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.26x = 216,890.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,890.63/391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.33

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