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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.70, 586.98 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.70, 586.98 and 208.73 is: 312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.70 : 586.98 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.70/586.98 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.70x = 586.98 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.70x = 122,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,520.34/391.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.79

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