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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.59, 587.54 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.59, 587.54 and 208.93 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.59 : 587.54 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.59/587.54 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.59x = 587.54 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.59x = 122,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,754.73/391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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