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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.95, 586.29 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.95, 586.29 and 185.62 is: 278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.95 : 586.29 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.95/586.29 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.95x = 586.29 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.95x = 108,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,827.15/390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.37

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