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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.67, 585.71 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.67, 585.71 and 236.56 is: 354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.67 : 585.71 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.67/585.71 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.67x = 585.71 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.67x = 138,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,554.90/390.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.66

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