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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.71, 586.89 and 357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.71, 586.89 and 357.42 is: 535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.71 : 586.89 = 357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.71/586.89 = 357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.71x = 586.89 × 357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.71x = 209,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,766.22/391.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.51

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