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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.72, 586.11 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.72, 586.11 and 116.82 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.72 : 586.11 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.72/586.11 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.72x = 586.11 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.72x = 68,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,469.37/390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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