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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.66, 541.67 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.66, 541.67 and 350.14 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.66 : 541.67 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.66/541.67 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.66x = 541.67 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.66x = 189,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,660.33/391.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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