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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.77, 587.48 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.77, 587.48 and 229.41 is: 344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.77 : 587.48 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.77/587.48 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.77x = 587.48 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.77x = 134,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,772.64/391.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.01

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