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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.58, 587.48 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.58, 587.48 and 235.58 is: 353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.58 : 587.48 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.58/587.48 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.58x = 587.48 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.58x = 138,395.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,395.09/391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.43

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