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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.93, 976.56 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.93, 976.56 and 391.11 is: 585.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.93 : 976.56 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.93/976.56 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.93x = 976.56 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.93x = 381,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,942.38/651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.86

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