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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 584.88 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 584.88 and 236.32 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 584.88 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/584.88 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 584.88 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 138,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,218.84/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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