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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 584.70 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 584.70 and 184.54 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 584.70 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/584.70 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 584.70 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 107,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,900.54/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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