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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.03, 584.94 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.03, 584.94 and 116.16 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.03 : 584.94 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.03/584.94 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.03x = 584.94 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.03x = 67,946.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,946.63/390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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