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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.87, 586.41 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.87, 586.41 and 116.97 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.87 : 586.41 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.87/586.41 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.87x = 586.41 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.87x = 68,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,592.38/390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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