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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.88, 586.56 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.88, 586.56 and 382.52 is: 572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.88 : 586.56 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.88/586.56 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.88x = 586.56 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.88x = 224,370.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,370.93/391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.55

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