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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.81, 586.03 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.81, 586.03 and 208.16 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.81 : 586.03 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.81/586.03 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.81x = 586.03 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.81x = 121,988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,988.00/390.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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