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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.64, 586.31 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.64, 586.31 and 308.21 is: 461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.64 : 586.31 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.64/586.31 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.64x = 586.31 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.64x = 180,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,702.13/391.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.40

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