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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.76, 588.27 and 245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.76, 588.27 and 245.81 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.76 : 588.27 = 245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.76/588.27 = 245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.76x = 588.27 × 245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.76x = 144,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,602.65/391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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