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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 584.52 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 584.52 and 216.75 is: 324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 584.52 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/584.52 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 584.52 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 126,694.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,694.71/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.86

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