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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.89, 586.33 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.89, 586.33 and 102.33 is: 153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.89 : 586.33 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.89/586.33 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.89x = 586.33 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.89x = 59,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,999.15/390.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.49

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