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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.44, 584.85 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.44, 584.85 and 185.18 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.44 : 584.85 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.44/584.85 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.44x = 584.85 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.44x = 108,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,300.29/390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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