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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.28, 586.68 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.28, 586.68 and 262.64 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.28 : 586.68 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.28/586.68 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.28x = 586.68 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.28x = 154,085.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,085.64/391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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