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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.97, 586.71 and 305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.97, 586.71 and 305.55 is: 457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.97 : 586.71 = 305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.97/586.71 = 305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.97x = 586.71 × 305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.97x = 179,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,269.24/391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.35

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