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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.49, 585.77 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.49, 585.77 and 185 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.49 : 585.77 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.49/585.77 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.49x = 585.77 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.49x = 108,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,367.45/390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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