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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.29, 586.17 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.29, 586.17 and 236.50 is: 355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.29 : 586.17 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.29/586.17 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.29x = 586.17 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.29x = 138,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,629.21/390.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.20

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