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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.08, 584.92 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.08, 584.92 and 245.68 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.08 : 584.92 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.08/584.92 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.08x = 584.92 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.08x = 143,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,703.15/390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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