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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.95, 588.15 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.95, 588.15 and 262.05 is: 393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.95 : 588.15 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.95/588.15 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.95x = 588.15 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.95x = 154,124.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,124.71/391.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.23

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