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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.68, 585.42 and 308.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.68, 585.42 and 308.51 is: 462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.68 : 585.42 = 308.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.68/585.42 = 308.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.68x = 585.42 × 308.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.68x = 180,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,605.00/390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.29

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