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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.66, 587.36 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.66, 587.36 and 218.41 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.66 : 587.36 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.66/587.36 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.66x = 587.36 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.66x = 128,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,284.38/391.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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