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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 585.93 and 217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 585.93 and 217.54 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 585.93 = 217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/585.93 = 217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 585.93 × 217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 127,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,462.85/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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