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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.74, 587.73 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.74, 587.73 and 229.32 is: 344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.74 : 587.73 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.74/587.73 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.74x = 587.73 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.74x = 134,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,778.24/391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.05

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