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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.72, 585.56 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.72, 585.56 and 236 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.72 : 585.56 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.72/585.56 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.72x = 585.56 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.72x = 138,192.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,192.16/390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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