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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.87, 586.35 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.87, 586.35 and 182.79 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.87 : 586.35 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.87/586.35 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.87x = 586.35 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.87x = 107,178.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,178.92/390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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