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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.09, 586.16 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.09, 586.16 and 391.28 is: 540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.09 : 586.16 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.09/586.16 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.09x = 586.16 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.09x = 229,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,353.66/424.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.82

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