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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.59, 586.53 and 357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.59, 586.53 and 357.21 is: 535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.59 : 586.53 = 357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.59/586.53 = 357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.59x = 586.53 × 357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.59x = 209,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,514.38/391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.04

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