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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.17, 584.87 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.17, 584.87 and 184.68 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.17 : 584.87 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.17/584.87 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.17x = 584.87 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.17x = 108,013.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,013.91/390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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