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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.54, 588.53 and 338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.54, 588.53 and 338.08 is: 508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.54 : 588.53 = 338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.54/588.53 = 338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.54x = 588.53 × 338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.54x = 198,970.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,970.22/391.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.17

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