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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.47, 587.21 and 367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.47, 587.21 and 367.71 is: 551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.47 : 587.21 = 367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.47/587.21 = 367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.47x = 587.21 × 367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.47x = 215,922.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,922.99/391.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.57

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