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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.58, 587.90 and 391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.58, 587.90 and 391.76 is: 585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.58 : 587.90 = 391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.58/587.90 = 391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.58x = 587.90 × 391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.58x = 230,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,315.95/393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.18

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