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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.78, 585.36 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.78, 585.36 and 245.79 is: 368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.78 : 585.36 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.78/585.36 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.78x = 585.36 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.78x = 143,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,875.63/390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.18

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