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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.52, 584.96 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.52, 584.96 and 236.37 is: 354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.52 : 584.96 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.52/584.96 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.52x = 584.96 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.52x = 138,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,267.00/390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.06

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