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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.62, 584.60 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.62, 584.60 and 244.32 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.62 : 584.60 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.62/584.60 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.62x = 584.60 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.62x = 142,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,828.25/390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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