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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.62, 587.69 and 209.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.62, 587.69 and 209.15 is: 313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.62 : 587.69 = 209.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.62/587.69 = 209.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.62x = 587.69 × 209.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.62x = 122,915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,915.36/391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.86

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