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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.98, 586.59 and 321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.98, 586.59 and 321.75 is: 481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.98 : 586.59 = 321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.98/586.59 = 321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.98x = 586.59 × 321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.98x = 188,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,735.33/391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.49

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