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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.88, 587.35 and 276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.88, 587.35 and 276.15 is: 413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.88 : 587.35 = 276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.88/587.35 = 276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.88x = 587.35 × 276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.88x = 162,199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,199.25/391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.90

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