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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.18, 584.77 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.18, 584.77 and 207.19 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.18 : 584.77 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.18/584.77 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.18x = 584.77 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.18x = 121,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,158.50/390.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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