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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.12, 585.77 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.12, 585.77 and 244.79 is: 367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.12 : 585.77 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.12/585.77 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.12x = 585.77 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.12x = 143,390.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,390.88/390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.56

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