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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.81, 607.50 and 391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.81, 607.50 and 391.23 is: 585.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.81 : 607.50 = 391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.81/607.50 = 391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.81x = 607.50 × 391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.81x = 237,672.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,672.23/405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.67

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