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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.53, 586.98 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.53, 586.98 and 215.82 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.53 : 586.98 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.53/586.98 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.53x = 586.98 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.53x = 126,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,682.02/391.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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