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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.76, 585.83 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.76, 585.83 and 234.63 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 585.83 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/585.83 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 585.83 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 137,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,453.88/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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