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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 584.84 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 584.84 and 116.10 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 584.84 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/584.84 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 584.84 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 67,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,899.92/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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