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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.37, 585.69 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.37, 585.69 and 245.04 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.37 : 585.69 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.37/585.69 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.37x = 585.69 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.37x = 143,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,517.48/391.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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