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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.94, 586.04 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.94, 586.04 and 159.77 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.94 : 586.04 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.94/586.04 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.94x = 586.04 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.94x = 93,632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,632.28/390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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