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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.71, 586.15 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.71, 586.15 and 116.79 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.71 : 586.15 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.71/586.15 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.71x = 586.15 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.71x = 68,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,456.46/390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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