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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.97, 586.80 and 208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.97, 586.80 and 208.51 is: 312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.97 : 586.80 = 208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.97/586.80 = 208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.97x = 586.80 × 208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.97x = 122,353.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,353.67/390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.95

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