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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.52, 593.96 and 391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.52, 593.96 and 391.66 is: 586.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.52 : 593.96 = 391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.52/593.96 = 391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.52x = 593.96 × 391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.52x = 232,626.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,626.93/396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.68

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