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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.10, 584.77 and 252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.10, 584.77 and 252.73 is: 378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.10 : 584.77 = 252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.10/584.77 = 252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.10x = 584.77 × 252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.10x = 147,788.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,788.92/390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.85

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