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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.88, 586.12 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.88, 586.12 and 261.64 is: 392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.88 : 586.12 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.88/586.12 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.88x = 586.12 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.88x = 153,352.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,352.44/390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.33

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