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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.32, 586.85 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.32, 586.85 and 117.32 is: 175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.32 : 586.85 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.32/586.85 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.32x = 586.85 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.32x = 68,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,845.72/391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.93

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