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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.71, 586.42 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.71, 586.42 and 208.26 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.71 : 586.42 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.71/586.42 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.71x = 586.42 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.71x = 122,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,127.83/390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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