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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.70, 587.55 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.70, 587.55 and 245.90 is: 368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.70 : 587.55 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.70/587.55 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.70x = 587.55 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.70x = 144,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,478.55/391.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.85

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