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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.74, 587.45 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.74, 587.45 and 209.10 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.74 : 587.45 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.74/587.45 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.74x = 587.45 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.74x = 122,834.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,834.75/391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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