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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.91, 586.50 and 261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.91, 586.50 and 261.43 is: 392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.91 : 586.50 = 261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.91/586.50 = 261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.91x = 586.50 × 261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.91x = 153,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,328.70/390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.24

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