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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.35, 588.30 and 362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.35, 588.30 and 362.59 is: 545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.35 : 588.30 = 362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.35/588.30 = 362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.35x = 588.30 × 362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.35x = 213,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,311.70/391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.07

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