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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.84, 586.62 and 208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.84, 586.62 and 208.90 is: 312.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.84 : 586.62 = 208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.84/586.62 = 208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.84x = 586.62 × 208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.84x = 122,546.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,546.71/391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.75

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