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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.35, 586.13 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.35, 586.13 and 185.01 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.35 : 586.13 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.35/586.13 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.35x = 586.13 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.35x = 108,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,438.99/390.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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