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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.95, 586.62 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.95, 586.62 and 244.67 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.95 : 586.62 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.95/586.62 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.95x = 586.62 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.95x = 143,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,525.38/390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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