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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.59, 586.02 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.59, 586.02 and 236.61 is: 355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.59 : 586.02 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.59/586.02 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.59x = 586.02 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.59x = 138,658.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,658.19/390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.00

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