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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.94, 585.95 and 217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.94, 585.95 and 217.52 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.94 : 585.95 = 217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.94/585.95 = 217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.94x = 585.95 × 217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.94x = 127,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,454.02/390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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