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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.41, 585.15 and 234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.41, 585.15 and 234.01 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.41 : 585.15 = 234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.41/585.15 = 234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.41x = 585.15 × 234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.41x = 136,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,930.95/390.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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