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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.09, 584.52 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.09, 584.52 and 245.50 is: 367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.09 : 584.52 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.09/584.52 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.09x = 584.52 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.09x = 143,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,499.66/390.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.86

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