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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.78, 586.26 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.78, 586.26 and 116.91 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.78 : 586.26 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.78/586.26 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.78x = 586.26 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.78x = 68,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,539.66/390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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