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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.49, 586.58 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.49, 586.58 and 236.94 is: 355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.49 : 586.58 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.49/586.58 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.49x = 586.58 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.49x = 138,986.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,986.17/391.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.02

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