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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.26, 584.80 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.26, 584.80 and 308.19 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.26 : 584.80 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.26/584.80 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.26x = 584.80 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.26x = 180,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,226.59/390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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