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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.76, 586.20 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.76, 586.20 and 198.28 is: 297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 586.20 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/586.20 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 586.20 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 116,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,231.74/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.45

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