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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.95, 586.76 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.95, 586.76 and 217.79 is: 326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.95 : 586.76 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.95/586.76 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.95x = 586.76 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.95x = 127,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,786.44/390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.87

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