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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.14, 584.86 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.14, 584.86 and 184.58 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.14 : 584.86 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.14/584.86 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.14x = 584.86 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.14x = 107,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,953.46/390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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