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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.19, 613.06 and 391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.19, 613.06 and 391.55 is: 588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.19 : 613.06 = 391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.19/613.06 = 391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.19x = 613.06 × 391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.19x = 240,044.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,044.20/408.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.07

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