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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.17, 584.85 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.17, 584.85 and 207.17 is: 310.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.17 : 584.85 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.17/584.85 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.17x = 584.85 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.17x = 121,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,163.37/390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.54

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