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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.39, 586.98 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.39, 586.98 and 262.31 is: 393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.39 : 586.98 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.39/586.98 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.39x = 586.98 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.39x = 153,967.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,967.79/391.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.39

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