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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.72, 586.88 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.72, 586.88 and 208.92 is: 313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.72 : 586.88 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.72/586.88 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.72x = 586.88 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.72x = 122,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,610.97/391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.01

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