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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.59, 587.49 and 208.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.59, 587.49 and 208.95 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.59 : 587.49 = 208.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.59/587.49 = 208.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.59x = 587.49 × 208.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.59x = 122,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,756.04/391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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