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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.78, 586.30 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.78, 586.30 and 217.64 is: 326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.78 : 586.30 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.78/586.30 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.78x = 586.30 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.78x = 127,602.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,602.33/390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.53

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