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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.66, 586.23 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.66, 586.23 and 244.50 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 586.23 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/586.23 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 586.23 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 143,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,333.24/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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