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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.82, 586.40 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.82, 586.40 and 208.17 is: 312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.82 : 586.40 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.82/586.40 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.82x = 586.40 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.82x = 122,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,070.89/390.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.35

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