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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.08, 584.91 and 184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.08, 584.91 and 184.46 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.08 : 584.91 = 184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.08/584.91 = 184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.08x = 584.91 × 184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.08x = 107,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,889.57/390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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