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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.90, 586.38 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.90, 586.38 and 117 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.90 : 586.38 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.90/586.38 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.90x = 586.38 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.90x = 68,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,606.46/390.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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