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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.79, 586.31 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.79, 586.31 and 369.59 is: 553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.79 : 586.31 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.79/586.31 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.79x = 586.31 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.79x = 216,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,691.18/391.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.08

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