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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 584.84 and 225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 584.84 and 225.58 is: 337.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 584.84 = 225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/584.84 = 225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 584.84 × 225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 131,928.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,928.21/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.79

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