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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.72, 586.92 and 353.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.72, 586.92 and 353.02 is: 528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.72 : 586.92 = 353.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.72/586.92 = 353.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.72x = 586.92 × 353.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.72x = 207,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,194.50/391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.94

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