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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.83, 585.66 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.83, 585.66 and 382.59 is: 571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.83 : 585.66 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.83/585.66 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.83x = 585.66 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.83x = 224,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,067.66/391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.85

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