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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.67, 588 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.67, 588 and 262.49 is: 394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.67 : 588 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.67/588 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.67x = 588 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.67x = 154,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,341.18/391.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.06

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