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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 584.76 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 584.76 and 227.64 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 584.76 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/584.76 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 584.76 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 133,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,114.77/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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