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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 584.56 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 584.56 and 216.68 is: 324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 584.56 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/584.56 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 584.56 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 126,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,662.46/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.76

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