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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.48, 586 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.48, 586 and 162.48 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.48 : 586 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.48/586 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.48x = 586 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.48x = 95,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,213.28/390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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