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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.83, 585.56 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.83, 585.56 and 244.62 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.83 : 585.56 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.83/585.56 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.83x = 585.56 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.83x = 143,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,240.30/390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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