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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.77, 586.28 and 116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.77, 586.28 and 116.89 is: 175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.77 : 586.28 = 116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.77/586.28 = 116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.77x = 586.28 × 116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.77x = 68,527.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,527.86/390.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.36

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