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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.44, 587.68 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.44, 587.68 and 367.68 is: 552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.44 : 587.68 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.44/587.68 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.44x = 587.68 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.44x = 216,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,078.18/391.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.01

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