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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.03, 584.99 and 116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.03, 584.99 and 116.09 is: 174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.03 : 584.99 = 116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.03/584.99 = 116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.03x = 584.99 × 116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.03x = 67,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,911.49/390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.12

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