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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.26, 585.39 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.26, 585.39 and 246.89 is: 370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.26 : 585.39 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.26/585.39 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.26x = 585.39 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.26x = 144,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,528.40/390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.34

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