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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.62, 586.99 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.62, 586.99 and 208.56 is: 312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.62 : 586.99 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.62/586.99 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.62x = 586.99 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.62x = 122,422.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,422.63/391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.61

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