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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.78, 595.17 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.78, 595.17 and 391.11 is: 586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.78 : 595.17 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.78/595.17 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.78x = 595.17 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.78x = 232,776.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,776.94/396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.67

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