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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.88, 587.86 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.88, 587.86 and 209.26 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.88 : 587.86 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.88/587.86 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.88x = 587.86 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.88x = 123,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,015.58/391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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