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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.45, 587.95 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.45, 587.95 and 245.46 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.45 : 587.95 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.45/587.95 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.45x = 587.95 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.45x = 144,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,314.49/391.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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