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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.36, 1,355.82 and 391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.36, 1,355.82 and 391 is: 586.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.36 : 1,355.82 = 391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.36/1,355.82 = 391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.36x = 1,355.82 × 391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.36x = 530,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,125.62/904.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.19

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