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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.64, 587.45 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.64, 587.45 and 359.24 is: 538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.64 : 587.45 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.64/587.45 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.64x = 587.45 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.64x = 211,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,033.50/391.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.85

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