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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.87, 586.30 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.87, 586.30 and 208.48 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.87 : 586.30 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.87/586.30 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.87x = 586.30 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.87x = 122,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,231.82/390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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