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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.64, 586 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.64, 586 and 198.32 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.64 : 586 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.64/586 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.64x = 586 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.64x = 116,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,215.52/390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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