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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 585.98 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 585.98 and 116.72 is: 175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 585.98 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/585.98 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 585.98 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 68,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,395.59/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.12

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