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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 584.64 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 584.64 and 245.84 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 584.64 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/584.64 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 584.64 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 143,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,727.90/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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