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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.97, 587.48 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.97, 587.48 and 209.03 is: 313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.97 : 587.48 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.97/587.48 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.97x = 587.48 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.97x = 122,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,796.96/391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.28

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