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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.32, 588.06 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.32, 588.06 and 367.56 is: 552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.32 : 588.06 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.32/588.06 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.32x = 588.06 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.32x = 216,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,147.33/391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.35

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