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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.78, 586.24 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.78, 586.24 and 208.32 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.78 : 586.24 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.78/586.24 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.78x = 586.24 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.78x = 122,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,125.52/390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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