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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.52, 586.16 and 364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.52, 586.16 and 364.15 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.52 : 586.16 = 364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.52/586.16 = 364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.52x = 586.16 × 364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.52x = 213,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,450.44/391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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